Golden Arm, Bat, Glove Awards – 9/3/25
Extra Inning Softball Staff
August 22, 2025 | 6:00PM ET
Extra Inning Softball and MaxPreps proudly launch the second week of Golden Arm Awards, Golden Glove and Golden Bat rankings for the Fall States of Georgia, Colorado, Mississippi, Nebraska and Missouri. As the season progresses and the states all have more games played there will be a lot of shuffling throughout the Golden Awards. These awards will be released every other week until the conclusion of the season.
MaxPreps and Extra Inning Softball have partnered to elevate high school softball coverage with the MaxPreps & Extra Inning Softball Golden Awards. This initiative will highlight standout athletes in three key areas: Golden Glove, Golden Arm, and Golden Bat. Throughout the season, top players in each category will be recognized, with final awards presented at the end of the high school season.
Golden Arm Award
Golden Arm will be spotlighting pitchers across four breakout categories: ERA, Strikeouts, Wins and No Hitters/Perfect Games. With minimums in place, these early leaders have set the bar high. It’ll be exciting to follow as the season unfolds and watch these rising stars shine even brighter.
MINIMUM 19 IP
MINIMUM 36 K’s
MINIMUM OF 6 WINS
Golden Bat Award
Golden Bat will be spotlighting hitters across four breakout categories: BA, Homeruns, RBI’s and Stolen bases. With minimums in place, these early leaders have set the bar high. It’ll be exciting to follow as the season unfolds and watch these rising stars shine even brighter.
MINIMUM 16 PA
MINIMUM 5 HR
MINIMUM 21 PA
MINIMUM 17 SB
Golden Glove Award
Golden Glove will be amazing to see how many perfect fielders we have emerge through out the season. With minimums in place for total chances, these leaders will be amazing to follow.
MINIMUM 59 TC
Final Thoughts
The Golden Awards are redefining what excellence looks like in high school softball — honoring the nation’s most impactful hitters (Golden Bat), fielders (Golden Glove), and pitchers (Golden Arm). Through this partnership, MaxPreps and Extra Inning Softball are ensuring that standout athletes receive meaningful recognition for their performance across every part of the game.
Beyond the Golden Awards, Extra Inning Softball continues to lead the way with industry-shaping rankings and features, including the Extra Elite 100, Extra Select, Extra Prospects, Fastpitch Fan Picks, Hitters Hotlists, and the National Honor Roll, offering fans and coaches nationwide the most complete look at today’s brightest and rising stars.
For updated rankings, exclusive stories, and training tools, visit ExtraInningSoftball.com — and stay connected to the fastest-growing community in fastpitch softball.
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- Offers top-tier offensive and defensive drills
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Players and coaches can access The Drill Zone on the Extra Inning Softball website under the “Extra Extra” tab. This platform is designed to help athletes at all levels refine their mechanics, improve consistency, and learn from the best in fastpitch softball.
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